We recognise that how we choose to invest has important repercussions for society and our environment, as well our investment performance. Responsible investment is integrated into our investment process.
Developing our responsible investment policy
- ensuring that environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are integrated throughout our investment process
- making clear our expectations to the funds and companies in which we invest to take account of, report on and measure ESG issues
- seeking to ensure that all investee companies and managers are thinking about the long-term impacts of their business – from carbon emissions to supply chain labour to using green energy and recyclable materials
- while we do not exclude specific sectors or countries from our portfolio, we expect portfolio companies and managers to demonstrate improvement in any ESG area in which they are lagging
- where appropriate, engaging with companies directly or using escalation and shareholder voting powers to drive positive change in their business practices
UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI)
Our Portfolio Manager is a signatory to the United Nations supported Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI). These principles provide a framework for incorporating ESG considerations into investment decision making and ownership practices. Consistent with this approach, ESG factors form an integral part of our investment process and ongoing monitoring of investments.
Taskforce on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
As a closed-ended investment company, Hansa Investment Company Limited is exempt from the requirements on certain UK companies to report on the climate-related financial risks involved in their business. However, given our goal to deliver long-term sustainable returns, we have chosen to provide relevant TCFD reporting.
Carbon offsetting for travel
Our Board remains committed to offsetting carbon emissions associated with business travel. During the 2025/26 financial year, approximately 120 tonnes of CO₂ associated with Board travel were offset through environmental initiatives, supporting the Company’s broader commitment to responsible business practices.